The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended to the Centre the names of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti for elevation as the judges of the top court.
The former Chief Justice of India, Justice Gopala Ballav Patnaik has expressed hope that the incumbent Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar will soon be considered for.
Two judges have been recommended for elevation to the Supreme Court Guwahati High Court Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat High Court Judge Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala.
The President today approved all nine names, including three women, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and accepted by the government for appointment as judges of the top court.